The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1887-11-03

/ 41s ID II lhACy at ndNCuhd, 0J bAO OCLl-
ocrscy, on Thursday evening last. will
long be remembered as being the
largest and most enthusiastic political
demonstration ever held under q roof
in this district. Such an outpouring
Of people was as gratifying as it was
| unexpected. 1t had been thought that
| 'old Portage" would make credila-
bic showing at this meeting, but the
result exceeded the anticipations of
the most sanguine.
At o'clock In the afternoon a mum,
ber of.Atwater friends, accompanied
by their Band, who were arrayed i'm
an elegant new uniform, arrived and
were escorted to the Hotel Shannon to
dinner. In the meantime scattering
delegations were constantly arriving,
though the meeting was not TO be held
till evening. A telegram at l.S0 an
| Dounced the expected arrival of Gen.
Powell and party at o'clock. The
Reception Committee, consisting of
Hon. d. &. Goldman, Hon. s. ID. Nor
ton. E T. Richardson, N. ID. Clark, L.
Il. Siddall, L. II. Phelps, DR.. A. w.
AlcorH, II. w. Riddle, Geo. w. Free
man anu S. ID. Harris, and about fifty
visiting democrats, proceeded to the
c. & p. depot, in carriages and on foot,
headed by the Atwater Band, to greet
Mr.. Powell. just as the train hove in
sight, the Strestsboro Band, in full
uniform, appeared Oh the scene in
their wagon. After cor Iial hand
shake, the distinguished guests were
driven to the Etna House, preceded
by the bands and accompanied by q
line of carriages containing the Rscep-
tion Committee, while upon either side
of the street large number of friends
on foot kept pace with the procession.
An informal reception took place at
the hotel parlor for an hour or two,
and then the "next Governor" and
the other guests were piioted into the
Court House to witness the :. Blinky
Morgan trial" The appearance OF
Gen. Powell caused temporary sus.
RCL6i0h Va toSAhESSt eyes OGlDS iUl
the moment directed toward. him and
his companions. Hon. John Ne
Sweeney proffered his seat to Mr..
Powell, which was accepted.
At 80 o'clock, line of carriages
took the party to tine residence of Hon.
D. q. Goldman, where bounteous
lunch was prepared. The guests were
seated as follows: AT the head. Gen.
Powell, at the foot, Mr.. Goodman, to
the right of Gen. Powell, Hon. John
McSweeney, at the left, Hon. John c.
Hutchins, at Mr.. Coolman's right,
Gen. Finley. at his left, Judge Critch
field, the other guests being Hon. B.
D. Norton, J. II. Nichols, E T. Rich
ardson, I. T. Siddall and 1 II. Phelps.
Capt. Wilcox and the editor of the
Press being unavoidably absent, al
though recipients of kind invitation
to be present.
Before the gentlemen realized 1t, the
Atwater Band appeared upon the lawn
amidst flaming torches, and serenaded
the distinguished guests. Carriages
now arrived, and headed by the Band
were soon on their way to the Rink,
accompanied by the cheering crowd
which had assembled. Arriving at
the Rink, the entrance to which was
completely blockaded, Chinese Ian
terms extending from Main street,
lighting the way, amid patriotic music
by the bands, with yells and fish horns
from the multitude. equally enthusi-
astie. though deafening, the party
alighted and wedgsd their way into
the Rink. which had been filling up
since half.psst six, 1t now being eight
o'clock. As Mr.. Powell ascended the
platform the enthusiasm of the great
crowd swslled forth. The reception
accorded him must have convinced
him of the hearty support they intend
to give him and the cause he repre-
ssnts. At this moment the scene was
one not to be forgotten by those pres
ent. Fully 1900 ladies and gentlemen
were seated, the Rink was beautifully
decorated with festoons of national
eolors, the chandeliers draped with
| Gags, the stage was decorated, top,
sides and front, upon the latter being
displayed life size portraits of Cieve-
land and Hendricks, the latter draped
with Grape. Just as Chairman Norton
was about to open the meeting, the
Kent and Akron delegations, who ar
rived by special train, $50 strong,
headed by band, entered the Rink,
and the noise and confusion compelled
q suspension of business until the late
arrivals obtained standing room. OPP
posite the speakers stand, in the gal
lery, the Ravenna Band discoursed
sweet strains. the Streetsbore and At
water Bands being stationed in the
north gallery. AS soon as quiet was
restored, Chairman Norton came te
the front, and after apologizing for the
unavoidable absence of Senator Payne
proceeded in d short and well chosen
. address, to state the object of The
meeting, ending in tie Introduction
q NCa. OWCbt bo dh tCcCiNCn
three rousing cheers, Mr., Powell theI
proceeded 10 make one of his mastsrl,
: spseches, replete with sound argumen
and telling points, particularly motto
able for the absence of personalities
, His subjects ranged through the plank
). of the State platform, and he also de
i. nounced the extravaganza of the las
. lsgislsture. and the proposed Ievslua
tion aud taxation Of lands to meet tn